HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-28 Pahoa Swimming Pool Reopens -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
January 28, 2019
Pahoa Community Aquatic Center To Reopen on February 6, 2019
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing the Pahoa
Community Aquatic Center will reopen on February 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., following a
blessing ceremony. The public is invited to attend the blessing ceremony.
“We have hit another milestone in lava recovery efforts and are excited to have an
opening date for the Pahoa pool. Mahalo to Royal Pools of Hawaii for staying on
schedule and working closely with the Department during the restoration work,” said
Roxcie Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation.
“The pool will open with an adjusted schedule until we fill two vacant full-time Pahoa
lifeguard positions. Interviews for these positions are expected be completed by
th
February 5. This adjusted schedule will ensure that we have enough lifeguards to
keep the pool open, and that we have two lifeguards on duty in case of emergencies.
Even with this adjusted schedule, we will be able to have a free swim schedule and
teach water aerobics, and the USA swim team will still be able to practice,” Waltjen said.
Pahoa Pool Adjusted Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 9am-5pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
The Department thanks pool users and the general public for their patience during this
closure.
For more information, or to get a swim schedule for the Pahoa Pool, please contact
Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division, at 961-8694. You can also email inquiries to
aquatics@hawaiicounty.gov .
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.